The short answer
Funded Trader Markets (FTM) is built for traders seeking high leverage (100:1) and on-demand payouts with a 24-hour guarantee. Wall Street Funded (WSF) is better suited for those who prioritize long-term scaling up to $2M and don't mind mandatory Stop Losses or news trading restrictions.
Where they actually differ
- Risk Rules (Determinant): WSF mandates a Stop Loss on every trade within 2 minutes and imposes specific lot size limits based on account size. FTM uses the "Shield Risk Protocol" on specific accounts, which limits maximum floating loss to 1% but does not require a hard Stop Loss.
- Payout Speed (Cobro): FTM offers "On Demand" payouts with a 24-hour business guarantee (for amounts up to $1000). WSF uses fixed cycles: 15 days for the first payout on 2-Step accounts and 30 days for 1-Step accounts.
- Leverage (Risk): FTM offers significantly higher leverage at 100:1 for Forex. WSF caps Forex leverage at 50:1 for 2-Step accounts and 30:1 for 1-Step and Instant accounts.
- Allowed Styles (Styles): FTM allows news trading and weekend holding across the board. WSF prohibits opening or closing trades 4 minutes before/after high-impact news on funded accounts.
- Pricing (Price): FTM is more aggressive on entry-level pricing with its "Infinity" line (e.g., $10,000 account for $29). WSF’s 10k accounts start around $89-$99.
- Assets (Tech): WSF includes Stocks in its asset list, which are absent at FTM. FTM offers more platform variety by including TradeLocker.
Where they are basically the same
- Platforms: Both offer MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and MatchTrader.
- Inactivity: Both firms will close accounts after 30 days of inactivity.
- Payment Methods: Both accept Credit/Debit cards and Crypto for purchases.
- Payout Methods: Both use Crypto and Rise to pay traders.
Pick this one if
Funded Trader Markets:
- You want high leverage (100:1) to maximize small price movements.
- You trade news or hold positions over the weekend without restrictions.
- You want to get paid as soon as you hit the minimum profit (1%).
Wall Street Funded:
- You want a clear path to $2,000,000 through a formal scaling plan.
- You trade Stocks in addition to Forex and Indices.
- You already use Stop Losses as part of your core strategy.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $10,000 evaluation, Funded Trader Markets or Wall Street Funded?
Funded Trader Markets is significantly cheaper for this size. Its "1 Step Infinity" account costs only $29, whereas Wall Street Funded's cheapest $10,000 options (Ultra or Classic) range from $89 to $99.
Does Funded Trader Markets or Wall Street Funded have stricter rules regarding Stop Losses?
Wall Street Funded has much stricter Stop Loss rules, requiring one to be placed within 2 minutes of opening any trade. Funded Trader Markets does not mandate Stop Losses, although they are required if you want to qualify for a 50% "profit breach" payout if you violate other rules while in profit.
Which firm pays faster, Funded Trader Markets or Wall Street Funded?
Funded Trader Markets pays faster by offering "On Demand" payouts once eligibility is met, including a 24-hour guarantee for payouts under $1000. Wall Street Funded requires traders to wait 15 days for their first payout on 2-Step accounts and 30 days on 1-Step accounts.
Can I trade the news on funded accounts with Funded Trader Markets or Wall Street Funded?
You can trade the news freely with Funded Trader Markets. Wall Street Funded, however, prohibits opening or closing positions on instruments affected by "red folder" news within a 4-minute window before and after the event on funded accounts.




















